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AI in Banking

4 min read

AI-Native Banking Isn't Coming in 2026. It's Already Here.

Financial institutions keep talking about "adding AI" to their operations. Installing chatbots. Deploying fraud detection models. Automating...

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Small Business Banking

2 min read

When Industry Bias Blocks Digital Progress: Rethinking Small Business Banking

When I’m helping Engage fi clients develop their digital strategies, the first question I ask is simple:

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Universal Banker

2 min read

The Digital Universal Banker, Now with Instant Rails

Key Takeaways From This Blog: The Universal Banker is evolving into a digital, real-time advisor powered by AI, instant payment rails, and proactive...

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AI Agent Admin

3 min read

AI Isn’t One and Done: Banks Need an Agent Admin Before They Need Another Model

Key Takeaways From This Blog: AI isn’t static software, it learns, drifts, and changes over time. Treating it like a plug-and-play tool is a mistake....

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Community Bank Vs Large Bank

4 min read

Why Community Banks Must Win on Efficiency Now by Becoming Truly Nimble

Key Takeaways From This Blog: The Huntington Bancshares acquisition of Cadence Bank, creating a $258B-asset institution, highlights a powerful trend:...

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mergers

3 min read

Mergers & Acquisitions: Aligning People, Technology, and Purpose

This insightful discussion comes from a Leaders Give Back podcast episode with Executive Affiliate, Gene Pelham, former CEO of Rogue Credit Union.

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Mortgage Market

2 min read

Mortgage Rate Movement and Retail Bank Strategy: When 6.35% Looks Like Opportunity

Key Takeaways From This Blog: Mortgage rates still matter, but they’re no longer the primary force shaping the market. The real catalyst is...

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Amaras law

3 min read

Amara’s Law and the Fear That Stalls Banking’s Future

Key Takeaways From This Blog: Each wave of innovation, online banking, mobile, now AI, follows the same cycle: hype, hesitation, and eventual...

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Paper Tiger

4 min read

Digital Bank Brands: Deposit Growth Engines or Paper Tigers?

Key Takeaways From This Blog: Inspired by early successes like Chime and Marcus, dozens of community and regional banks launched digital-only brands...

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Lost Clients and Lost Revenue

1 min read

When Handle Time Hurts: The Hidden Risk in Call Center Engagement

A member or customer calls with a question about their account. They wait one minute to speak with a person. The conversation takes five minutes. The...

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